Central Ohio Youth Center

Regional Facility

Last Updated: March 24, 2025
Address
18100 St Rte 4, Marysville, OH 43040
Beds
38
County
Union
Phone
937-642-1015
Fax
937-642-5900
Email
vmjordan@coyc.org

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Central Ohio Youth Center is for Regional Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at Central Ohio Youth Center on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 937-642-1015.

The Central Ohio Youth Center is a locally operated low to medium-security regional detention center situated at 18100 St Rte 4 in Marysville, OH. This facility houses inmates from multiple surrounding counties that do not have a holding facility or jail, in addition to local detainees. Individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, as well as those serving shorter sentences, typically serve less than five years. Central Ohio Youth Center accommodates detainees brought in by the Union County Sheriff's Office, the Ohio DOC, Marysville Police Department, and other nearby law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshal’s Service.

New detainees arrive frequently and may be released on bail, under pretrial supervision, or on their recognizance with a commitment to appear in court. Those who remain in custody receive essential amenities, including secure accommodations, meals, and access to necessary services. To review recent arrest records for Ohio, you can access public records here.

The Central Ohio Youth Center (COYC) is a 38-bed, four-county district (Delaware, Madison, Union and Champaign) joint juvenile detention facility. The Community Residential Center (CRC) is a program for chronic juvenile offenders.

Communication: Upon admission to COYC, residents are permitted to make one five-minute telephone call to their custodial parent(s)/legal guardian. After this initial call, residents are permitted one phone call per week until they achieve higher levels. Residents are permitted to receive telephone calls from probation/parole officers, attorneys and Children’s Services caseworkers.

Letters to residents at COYC will be opened by detention officers and checked for contraband. Residents will be provided two stamps per week until they reach higher levels. Outgoing and incoming mail is censored as deemed necessary by the Superintendent for security reasons.

Assessment Services: A variety of assessment instruments are utilized to determine each resident’s risks and needs. Information from these assessments is utilized to develop an individualized treatment plan.

Educational Services: All residents are required to attend school while at COYC, even if they have dropped out, have a GED, or have graduated. COYC is an authorized GED test site.

Program Services: CRC residents are required to participate in programs, groups, and activities. The program builds on cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy (MET), risk factors management, relapse prevention, and social learning concepts. The program targets criminal thinking errors and teaches the Stop-Think-Act method for changing these thought patterns.

Clinical Services: CRC residents are assigned a therapist upon admission. The therapist develops a case management plan, and provides individual and family therapy. Each CRC resident receives individual therapy at least once per week. The frequency and duration of family therapy sessions is determined on a case-by-case basis.

COYC’s Health Care Coordinator conducts initial health screens and sick call. The Health Care Coordinator also checks residents when illnesses and/or injuries have been reported, and refers them to COYC’s on-site physician for further evaluation if necessary.

Clothing: All residents are required to wear COYC uniforms. Clean clothing is provided daily, and clean bed linens are provided at least weekly.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Ohio. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Central Ohio Youth Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Central Ohio Youth Center (COYC)​ - Visitation

Visitation is restricted to parents/legal guardians and is limited to 20 minutes unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. Visitation is on the following days and times:

  • Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
  • Saturday 10:00am-11:00am
  • Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm

Probation/parole officers may visit any day without an appointment. All other visitors must have an appointment and the approval of the placing agency to visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Central Ohio Youth Center - FAQs

  1. What counties does this regional detention center serve?
    This facility houses inmates from multiple surrounding counties that do not have their own jails, in addition to local detainees.

  2. What is the capacity of this regional detention center?
    The facility's maximum inmate population varies based on its design, staffing, and classification requirements.

  3. Who operates the detention center?
    The center is typically operated by a county sheriff’s office or a regional law enforcement board, with oversight from state correctional authorities.

  4. What types of inmates are housed here?
    The facility houses pretrial detainees, individuals serving short-term sentences, and inmates awaiting transfer to state or federal correctional institutions.

  5. Are inmates segregated by gender and classification?
    Yes, inmates are housed based on security level, classification status, and gender to ensure safety and compliance with correctional standards.

Visitation & Communication

  1. How do I schedule a visit with an inmate?
    Visitation is typically first-come, first-served or requires advance registration, depending on facility rules. Check with the detention center for specific policies.

  2. What forms of identification are required for visitation?
    Visitors must provide a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, military ID, or consular card.

  3. Are video visitations available?
    Many regional facilities offer on-site or remote video visitation through contracted service providers.

  4. What items am I allowed to bring into the visitation area?
    Only ID, keys, and a small wallet are typically allowed. Personal belongings, including cell phones, bags, and purses, must be secured outside the visitation area.

  5. How can inmates make phone calls?
    Inmates can make outgoing calls via a prepaid account or collect calls using a contracted phone service provider. Incoming calls are not allowed.

Mail & Commissary

  1. Can I send letters, books, or photos to an inmate?
    Yes, handwritten letters and approved photographs are generally allowed. Books must be sent directly from the publisher or an approved retailer in most cases, please check with the facility 937-642-1015 before ordering as some Regional Jails have ceased this privilege.

  2. Are care packages allowed?
    Some facilities permit commissary care packages through an approved vendor, but outside food, hygiene items, or unauthorized packages are prohibited.

  3. How do I send money to an inmate?
    Funds can be added to an inmate’s account via online deposits, lobby kiosks, money orders, or third-party services such as JailATM or Access Corrections.

Security & Conduct

  1. What happens if a visitor violates facility rules?
    Violations, such as attempting to bring contraband or disruptive behavior, can result in visitation suspension, arrest, or criminal charges.

  2. Are former inmates allowed to visit?
    Many regional detention centers prohibit former inmates from visiting for a set period (e.g., 30 days to 6 months after release).

  3. Can an inmate request a transfer to another facility?
    Transfers are determined by security needs, space availability, and legal requirements, and cannot be requested by the inmate or their family.

  4. What is the procedure for reporting concerns about an inmate’s welfare?
    Concerns regarding inmate safety, medical needs, or mistreatment should be reported directly to jail administration or the facility's designated grievance officer.

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